wanting
nonexistent
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,697 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 6,183 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- nonexistent also: lacking, absent, missing the thumb is absenther appetite was lacking
- inadequate in amount or degree also: deficient, lacking a deficient educationdeficient in common sense
wanting in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The six shirts were done; there was only the left sleeve wanting to the last.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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He is really an able man, but wanting in perseverance, and liable to be blinded by an incredible obstinacy.
The Lerouge Case · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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Though one might think I had all the necessities that were desirable, yet still I found several things wanting.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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For it would appear that though money was wanting, there was no lack of love and poetry in this lonely home.
The Empire Annual for Girls, 1911 · Various · Chapter 1
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The boat is sure to be missed, in the morning, for the carpenter will be wanting it to go over the side.
Under Drake's Flag · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1